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The highest award for volunteers in the United Kingdom, has been given to the Hope Cove Life Boat. The charity was one of five volunteer groups from Devon to receive the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, at a ceremony in … Continue reading →

The Bigbury Parish Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group is now preparing the Draft Neighbourhood Plan, which when complete will be subject to a six week consultation with the local community and with various statutory and non- statutory parties. As part of … Continue reading →

John Ashton (of Aveton Gifford) recently captured these excellent photographs of a spoonbill around the Tidal Road. The species was last seen here in the 1980’s according to local bird expert, Rod Bone.

Palm Oil A local resident has reported that there is Palm Oil washed up on the beach at Ayrmer Cove. If so, no doubt it will also be along our immediate coast line. Please stay alert and remember if your … Continue reading →

We’re all familiar with the rubbish left on beaches and in our lanes but do you ever consider the effects of light pollution in our beautiful environment? See link for details:- http://www.southdevonaonb.org.uk/uploads/files/past_projects/Web_Light_Pollution_Overview.pdf

Tel: 01803 861368 Email: communications@swdevon.gov.uk Rise in Speeding on Salcombe Harbour The Salcombe Harbour Office reports that there has been an unwelcome rise in the number of vessels caught speeding this year, within Salcombe Harbour and surrounding areas. … Continue reading →

Whatever your views about the proposed changes to Bantham, users of the Bigbury Community website may be interested to know about the Save Bantham resources, including information and updates. The Save Bantham website provides key information about Nicholas Johnson’s change … Continue reading →